Who is Indian-origin 'Navi' Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, 85, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Born into a Tamil family in Durban, Pillay fought apartheid-era discrimination and went on to serve as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, becoming a prominent voice for justice and accountability worldwide.